Spring has Sprung!

Since Spring is here and the flowers are blooming, I decided to paint a picture that would inspire you with beauty. This was painted on slate that weighs approximately 13 pounds and is 1 1/2 inches thick.

So let’s hitch up this wagon and ride through the beauty of nature and God’s creations.

The weather is changing and with it brings new critters to grow and flourish. The flowers bloom with such vibrant colors and the birds seem to chirp with delight that the cold gray winter is gone. The young ones hatch from eggs and are introduced to their new world with wonder and excitement.

The sun wakes us up with a big bright smile every morning and the trees fill themselves with green leaves and fruit. We are bathed in sunlight as we walk barefoot, to feel the breeze on our legs and the sun on our arms. Spring reawakens our senses, sounds of birds, rustling leaves and raindrops. The grass so softly tickles our feet, while we bathe in the sunshine and shadow of brilliantly colored flowers. The sweet smell of fresh soil and new blooms is an exhilarating experience. What a beautiful sight it is.

The feel of spring is like a tender kiss. A breath, a touch on your skin encompasses your body with the sweet scent of earth. You walk among the flowers and soak up their colors and fragrances. You enjoy seeing the world as it celebrates another resurrection. All nature seems to be busy now. It has no time to rest but prepare its bouquet of beauty and life. Your praying this is not a dream but reality that Spring is finally among us.

The gray winter skies are a thing of the past and the spring breeze is gently blowing through your hair. All nature seems to prepare for summer since now everything is growing.

I do believe Spring has Sprung

Spring is finally here!

Pauline Libutti , Artist & Writer
http://www.riverrockcritters.com/

God's Eye

Are you familiar with the expression of a "bird's eye view". It's when you view things from a bird's perspective; far different than that which you see standing on earth. A bird's eye view allows you to grasp the entire landscape and see the interconnectedness of things that appear separate when you view them from land.

The reason I talk about a "bird's eye view" is because this concept lead me to facilitate a process at my retreat, in which the participants were invited to write about their life from God's perspective. This exercise proved to be one of the most powerful retreat experiences, which is why I'm sharing it with you. Grasping a sense of your life from God's perspective is an invaluable tool for every conscious business owner to consider.

What do you think God would say about your life right now, and where you've been and where you're going? Stop for a moment and reread that sentence again. What do you think God would say about your life right now, and where you've been and where you're going? Interesting perspective to think about, isn't it?

I doubt the thoughts of lack, limitation and doubt wouldn't even enter his mind. Because the one Source (God) is the ultimate unlimited source of all abundance in the world, and that is exactly the perspective he would have on your life; that all things are conspiring for your highest and most divine self-expression in the world.

So, now I invite you into the 4-step process of taking a look at your life from a God's Eye View. Let's get started.

Step 1: Reflect on Your PastTake a moment to reflect on your past. Identify some of the peaks and valleys of your prior experience. Connect with who you've become as a result of all these experiences... the good and the not so good. Look to see how your past experiences have brought you wisdom, strength, love, insight, commitment, passion, conviction, friendship, resourcefulness, resolve, etc. Allow yourself to see the Divine Order of each and every experience.

Step 2: Connect with This MomentNext, allow yourself to connect deeply with this moment, and the life that you are currently living. Embrace all of your current success and dreams along with any challenges that may be showing up in your life right now. Allow yourself to fully appreciate the place that you're at today. And, again, allow yourself to see the Divine Order of each and every experience.

Step 3: Look to Your FutureLook forward on the path that lies ahead of you. Let your imagination flourish as you envision everything your heart desires becoming real for you. Envision your life as it unfolds perfectly, even exceeding your greatest dreams. As you envision your future, leave room for things you can't imagine right now... knowing that God's plan for your life is so much bigger than that which you can see from your human perspective. And again, allow yourself to see the Divine Order of each and every future experience.

Step 4: Write your God's Eye ViewNow, in a space of quietude, perhaps outside in nature, or in front of a glowing candle, review the above three steps. And, begin to write freely about your past, present and future experiences... as if you were God writing about what he sees in (and for) your life. Let your imagination and creativity soar as you envision God's Eye View. In case you are stuck getting started, here's a line you can use to begin the process: "As God, in this elevated perspective, I can see every step of your journey as divinely guided by me. I see..."

Now that you've written the God's Eye View of your life, you can reread it over and over again. Every time you feel stopped, or filled with fear, lack or doubt, you can take out this piece of paper and remind yourself of the perfection of the divine unfolding of your life.

copyright 2007 Christine Kloser
Christine Kloser "The Conscious Business Coach," publishes the revolutionary "Conscious Business Connection" ezine.

Pauline Libutti, RiverRock Critters.com
Copyright 2008 CraftyCritters Newsletter